Indie Game Showcase at Slagthuset in Malmö © Nordic Game Business Indie Game Showcase and Award Show on Steam as Part of Nordic Game 2025 Every year, Nordic Game brings thousands of gaming industry professionals together at Slagthuset in Malmö. This year, for the first time, there will also be an Indie Game Showcase on Steam. The Nordic Game Awards will be broadcast live, too. From 19 to 23 May 2025, the digital showcase will By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Sony's PlayStation Business (FY24) © Sony IR Business Sony's PlayStation Division Recorded Strong Growth, but the Outlook Remains Cautious PlayStation continues to generate more revenue and operating income for Sony than any other division, with operating profit up by 43 per cent. However, Sony remains cautious and expects a decline in sales, although new games are expected to boost operating profit. Sony has announced its results for the 2024 By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Sebastian Nussbaum, Vice President Creative for Wooga © Kay Herschelmann / Wooga Business Wooga's Sebastian Nussbaum on the Development of New Games With June's Journey, Wooga has a game in its portfolio that has grossed more than $1 billion in lifetime sales. But the Berlin-based company is still keen to create new games and try new things, as Vice President Creative Sebastian Nussbaum explains. Wooga is one of Germany& By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Palais am Funkturm © Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg Business Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2025 Will Be Presented Today All eyes in the German gaming industry will be on Berlin tonight, where the Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2025 (DCP; German Computer Game Award) will be presented at a grand gala. Here's an overview of this important event for the industry. The Deutscher Computerspielpreis (DCP; German Computer Game Award) will By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
The Precinct © Fallen Tree Games and Kwalee Products The Precinct Inspired by '80s cop movies, The Precinct from Fallen Tree Games and Kwalee lets players go on a crime hunt in a neon noir sandbox city. The top-down perspective is reminiscent of early GTA games, but it's also about doing the right thing as a cop. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
David Fox (Electric Eggplant) / Ievgen Grygorovych (GSC Game World) / Fleur Marty (Gearbox) © devcom Business First 50 Speakers for #ddc2025 Confirmed The devcom developer conference 2025 (#ddc2025) has announced the first highlights of its programme, including a post-mortem of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and a talk on working in high-pressure environments. Europe's largest event for game developers returns to the Koelnmesse Conference and By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
David Stelzer, President of Xsolla © Xsolla Business G+ Xsolla President David Stelzer on Current Games Industry Trends, Monetisation Changes and Emerging Markets By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read
© Xsolla Business Xsolla: Which Markets Are "Actively Shaping the Future of the Industry"? According to David Stelzer, President of Xsolla, the Global South is not only a promising emerging region, but also a major driver of global gaming growth. GamesMarkt: As a provider of payment solutions (and much more), Xsolla has a unique perspective on the gaming industry. Which gaming market is particularly By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Rockfish Games CEO and Co-Founder, Michael Schade © Gero Goerlich, 39pix.com Business Rockfish Launches Final Everspace 2 Expansion and Emphasises Importance of Federal Funding Hamburg-based Rockfish Games is bringing the Everspace 2 saga to a close with the second DLC, Wrath of the Ancients. At the same time, CEO and co-founder Michael Schade emphasised the importance of federal funding for games for independent companies like Rockfish and for the entire German games By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Niedersachsen Booth in the Business Area at gamescom © Koelnmesse GmbH, Uwe Weiser Business Niedersachsen Booth in the Business Area at gamescom 2025 The business area of this year's gamescom will once again feature a joint stand for the German state of Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), and Nordmedia is seeking interested exhibitors. Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen) will once again have a stand in the Business Area at gamescom 2025. With the support of By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Monster Hunter Wilds © Capcom Business Capcom Earns Record Profits for Eighth Year in a Row Capcom's business is monstrously successful. The Japanese company posted record results in almost all areas. In the last financial year, 51.87 million games were sold. The outlook is even more positive. During the 2024–25 fiscal year (April 2024 to March 2025), Capcom's core digital By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Grand Finale of Schleswig-Holstein's 2024 Esports Championships © Sebastian Haas Esports Grand Finale of Schleswig-Holstein's 2025 Esports Championships With Growing Entertainment Area From 31 May to 1 June, the Holstenhallen Neumünster will host the grand finale of the 2025 E-Sports State Championships in Schleswig-Holstein. The supporting programme outside the esports matches has also grown significantly. The Schleswig-Holstein Regional E-Sports Championships are approaching their season's climax, and By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
